The first half played by Sharks after a long Christmas break was a disappointing one as they went in at half time 2-0 down after Boots scored from two worked short corners.

Sharks did have their chances in the first half but could not put the ball in the goal when it mattered.

They came out fighting in the second half raising the tempo of the game. Sharks had some pressurising attacks giving Boots a taste of what they can produce leading to more short corner attacks however after some great saves from the Boots goalkeeper strikers Johnston and Matthews were denied.

Strong lead runs came from the Sharks forwards being supported by a pressing midfield but they were hit on the break from a quick Boots counter attack which gave them a third goal from open play.

Though 3-0 down Sharks were not deterred and produced some quality fast paced hockey that proved too much for Boots in the closing period of the half as the visitors sat back with all out field players camped in their own half.

A breakthrough came for Sharks when Tudor worked the ball into the D causing the goal keeper to come off his line and he produced a clear, swift pass to Sutcliffe running in from the left who gladly received the tap-in.

Sharks finished the game strongly but the deserved goal came too late to impact the score.